The Toronto Blue Jays bounced back with a 7–3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, powered by a dominant six-inning outing from veteran ace Max Scherzer. He allowed just one earned run on four hits, walked three, and struck out four — overcoming a bases-loaded second inning to limit the damage.

Offensively, Toronto racked up ten hits and drew four walks, highlighted by Alejandro Kirk’s three-hit showing and two-hit nights from both George Springer and Nathan Lukes. Springer launched a two-run homer early, and Kirk later added a two-run shot of his own. Myles Straw also made a defensive impact with two stellar catches. While the Jays executed well in many phases, the game featured defensive lapses—ranging from misplays by Bo Bichette and Andrés Giménez to a slow relay by Straw—but the strong pitching and timely hitting ultimately carried them to the win.